June 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Okarche Regular Board Meeting
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Call to order and record attendance.
Discussion:
Also in attendance was: Traci Fuller, Forrest Smith, Andy Fugitt, Amie Rother, Larry Black, Jamie Nance, Brandi Fuxa, Matt Fuxa, David Alig, Jessica Carnott, Charlie O'Donnell, Deborah Heflin, Tresa Smith, Jimmie Smith and Amber Smith.
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Consideration and action on the minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 8, 2023.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Communication/Public Hearings
Discussion:
Mr. McIlvain read the rules of public comment.
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Administrative Reports and discussion
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Elementary Principal - Chris Roby
Discussion:
Everything has slowed down. Started repairs. New teachers have been moving in. Getting curriculum around for next school year. Things are slow and steady.
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JH/HS Principal - G.W. Parham
Discussion:
School year ended great. End of year events went well and the staff did well. Congrats to everyone on a great school year. Summertime cleaning taking place.
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Superintendent - Josh Sumrall
Discussion:
Started summer projects. Summer camps going on. Chattanogah school is staying here at the school. Dugout approached about the old fields. They would like to turn it into a little league field and move the fence in and plate back and such. Any concerns with that? Not permanent if need to change later. Repair chain link fence.
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Financial Report
Discussion:
8.9 million in general fund. 1.4 million in building fund.
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Consideration and action on the following consent agenda items:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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General Fund purchase orders : 619-654
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Building Fund purchase orders - None
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Child Nutrition purchase orders - None
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Activity Fund report- Individual summaries attached
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Activity Account transfer of funds
Move $10,717.76 from 801 FFA CD to 830 FFA Move $1,555.51 from 843 Class of 2023 to 834 After Prom, leaving $500 for FY25's Class of 2030 this time next year |
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Discussion and possible action on renewing an agreement with the Town of Okarche and the Okarche Police Department to obtain an Okarche Police Officer as a School Resource Officer to be on Okarche Public Schools' campus during school hours for the 2023-2024 school year, and any other additional future school safety and security matters.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
New legislation for $96,000 a year for 3 years for SRO's. Any concerns before we take it to the town? Anderson asked if needs to be a second section for the dog.
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Discussion, look at quotes and possible action to purchase portable classrooms, along with discussing future growth and long range planning for building needs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Quotes for portable buildings. Option 2 divider down the classrooms. 64x24 foot buildings split in the middle- quote is for $165,000 and another is $145,203, $142,847 and the other was for the building itself and they don't come install. The building is $113,000. Location would be outside the cafeteria and re-fence it. What is our next step? Middle School? Add on?
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Discussion and possible action on financial information given to board members to be approved at board meetings.
Discussion:
Tabled until next meeting.
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Discussion, look at quotes and possible action on remodeling to add offices.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Fire Marshall approval
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Discussion and possible action on Prom revisions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Parham- Mrs. K had a meeting with some students and parents. They gave a timeline for prom coordinator of things they can do. Like when to set dues, prom date, class meeting, etc. Be a part of teacher packet. Amber Smith addressed the board about budget. Principal for PO approval and budgeting. Caps gowns and diplomas and flowers for graduation cost will come out of general fund.
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Discussion and vote to convene into executive session to discuss any resignations, the hiring of support personnel for FY 2023-2024, the hiring of additional Summer employees for Summer 2023, the employment of two Elementary Teachers (PreK and 4th Grade), the employment of two High School/Junior High Teachers (Math and Speech and Drama/English), the hiring of a Teacher's Aide as support personnel, the hiring of a head High School/Junior High softball coach, the extra duty assignments and extra duty pay schedule, all for the 2023-2024 school year. 25 O.S. Section 307(B)(1).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
at 7:52pm
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Acknowledge return to open session and that no other items were discussed in executive session other than those outlined in the motion to convene.
Discussion:
9:29pm return Mr. Roby Mr. Parham, Mr. Sumrall and Mr. Fugitt were in executive session
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Recognition and possible action on any employment resignations.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of support personnel for FY 2023-2024. See Schedule Attachment A.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of additional Summer employees for Summer 2023.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of an Elementary PreK Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of an Elementary 4th Grade Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a High School/Junior High Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a High School Speech and Drama/English Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a Teacher's Aide as support personnel for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the hiring of a head High School/Junior High softball coach for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on the extra duty assignments and extra duty pay schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on entering into an agreement with Rider Classroom Spanish, LLC for distance learning Spanish instructional services for the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on School Property Insurance for FY 2023-2024.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on renewing a contract with OSAG for worker's compensation insurance for 2023-2024.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on renewing a contract with The Center for Education Law for basic legal services program for 2023-2024.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on renewing a contract with Mercy Hospital, Kingfisher, Inc., for Physical Therapy Services for FY 2023-2024.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on renewing a contract with Precision Testing for asbestos testing during the 2023-2024 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action on approving the use of a school bus by First Baptist Church-Okarche to transport kids to and from church camp July 3, 2023 - July 8th, 2023.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of the Sublease Agreement dated December 1, 2016 between the District and Okarche Economic Development Authority for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 as required under the provisions of the agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Board to consider and take action on a motion approving the renewal of a lease-purchase for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 as required under the provisions of the Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement dated November 1, 2022 between the District and Armstrong Bank.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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New Business
Discussion:
Mr. Alig asked if we have been named in a law suit. Answer is no.
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Motion to adjourn
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